groupthink

/ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a situation in which the desire for unanimity overrides rational judgment and leads to poor decision-making

“The company’s executives were accused of groupthink when they decided to launch a new product without conducting thorough market research.”

2. verb

to think or make decisions as part of a group, often without considering alternative viewpoints

“The team leader tried to prevent groupthink by encouraging each member to share their opinions and ideas.”

Synonyms

  • collective thinking
  • group mentality
  • herd mentality

Antonyms

  • independent thinking
  • individualism